OBSERVATION SHEET

SOFTENING POINT OF BITUMEN

Date of Testing : Tested by :

Expected softening point = less than 80° =

= more than 80° =

Liquid in the water bath = water

= glycerine

Initial temperature of freshly

boiled distilled water for filling
the water bath =5°C
=35°C

Temperature of balls when placed

in ball guide =5°C
= 35°C

Rate of rise of temperature =5±0.5°C /minute

Temperature at which material

surrounding the ball touches
bottom plate of support
Ring 1 T1 °C
Ring 2 T2 °C

T1+T2
Softening point =-------------- = °C
2

Report the result to nearest 0.5°C